Yeah I’m not giving that much credence to an article that uses the pop term “brain rot” while trying to make a scientific statement.

There isn’t any reason to suggest that human intellect has been harmed, the publication counters — but in “both potential and execution,” our intelligence is definitely on the downturn.

Sounds like they’re trying to glean something from an article that doesn’t support their premise.

If we’re looking for a cause for people falling into propaganda and supporting self destructive policies, it’s has nothing to do with intellect. It has to do with a perceived sense of vulnerability. People do insane shit when they feel vulnerable. It’s why cults exist.